brinier; briniest
brininess
noun
Examples of briny in a Sentence
oysters with a briny flavor
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The combination of crunchy romaine lettuce, sweet tomatoes, bitter red onion, and briny pepperoncini is the perfect balance to a cozy, cheesy entree.
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Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
The tangy, briny pepperoncini peppers lighten up this slow cooker chicken for warm summer nights.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
As International Pickle Day continues to gain visibility, festivals like Picklesburgh show how a once-simple snack has evolved into a full-scale food phenomenon, inspiring everything from limited-edition drinks to destination events centered entirely around briny flavor.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Fragrant Thai basil, briny fish sauce, and tangy tamarind anchor rotating menus that nudge diners to dive deeper into the complex flavors of Thai cuisine.
—Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
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Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
The tangy, briny pepperoncini peppers lighten up this slow cooker chicken for warm summer nights.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
As International Pickle Day continues to gain visibility, festivals like Picklesburgh show how a once-simple snack has evolved into a full-scale food phenomenon, inspiring everything from limited-edition drinks to destination events centered entirely around briny flavor.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Fragrant Thai basil, briny fish sauce, and tangy tamarind anchor rotating menus that nudge diners to dive deeper into the complex flavors of Thai cuisine.
—Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for briny
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“Briny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/briny. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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